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1-900

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.91 in modern English

Syllables
1-900
IPA
0
Scrabble Score
0
Letters
2
Syllables
0
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, the beginning sequence of a premium-rate telephone number, which involves an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From 1, used to dial long-distance numbers and 900, the North American premium charge area code.

Inflected Forms

900 (alternative) (900) (alternative)

Phrases

1-555 1-800 1-976

Frequently Paired Words

1-555 1-800 1-976

Questions

What does 1-900 mean?
Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, the beginning sequence of a premium-rate telephone number, which involves an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.
Where does 1-900 come from?
From 1, used to dial long-distance numbers and 900, the North American premium charge area code.

How to pronounce 1-900

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